Senior Microsoft Engineer (12 month contract) Durban/JHB

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Job Ref:

PE011379/Tabz

Date posted:

Monday, October 13, 2025

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

1000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT systems and supports automation, security, and compliance initiatives.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management.
Design and manage Microsoft infrastructure including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and SQL Server.
Oversee Microsoft Azure environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
Lead automation of maintenance tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
Security and Compliance.
Implement and manage security tools and protocols.
Conduct audits and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Utilize vulnerability scanners (e.g., Tenable) to identify and mitigate risks.
Collaboration and Support.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve infrastructure.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and clients.
Project Execution.
Lead or support infrastructure projects, including migrations, upgrades, and deployments.
Develop detailed project specifications and implementation plans.

Qualifications

Matric and a Bachelors degree in business administration, IT or a related field
Minimum of 8 years experience in a senior Microsoft engineering role.
Proven expertise in managing and supporting Microsoft technologies across hybrid environments.
Windows Server (2012 and up)
Active Directory (AD DS, ADFS, Azure AD)
PowerShell scripting
Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)
Group Policy configuration

Skills:

Cloud architectures (Azure preferred)
Monitoring tools (e.g., CheckMK, Elastic)
Security and compliance frameworks
Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
Certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, or Azure Solutions Architect are a plus.

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